Friday, D.J. had his class Christmas party. Maddy and I came to visit and help out when needed. They made candy trains (as pictured) and gingerbread men decked out with gooey gumdrops, frosting, m&m's, and red-hots. They played Candy-Bar Bingo, where each student brought in a full-sized, gift wrapped bar to win. It was fun to watch and listen to the second grade kids burst out in spontaneous song while cleaning up the mess.

I happened to be there just in time to watch D.J. take his spelling test. I noticed that he twirls the front of his hair in deep concentration and asked his teacher if he usually does that and she responded with a smile and a little laugh, "Yes." It apparently works, he passed with 100%!